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How to Pack Kid's Stuff

You will need:

Lots of love and time

Attention to feelings

Packing Tape

Blank newsprint

Medium and large boxes

How To Pack:

If your kids are still small, pack their rooms last. Try to prepare your children for the move ahead of time; the move will be much easier for both of you if your kids can make a smooth transition into their new home

Give older children - ages 5 and up - extra time to pack their rooms. In addition, help them to pack their rooms. Time spent packing with them is a great opportunity to talk about matters that might worry or depress your children - i.e. leaving friends, going to a new school, living in a new home, etc. Understanding feelings and offering your reassurance will ease the transition for them

Allow them to select some items to take with them in the car or in their carry-on bag

Most kids' toys are somewhat durable and can go in boxes with some wadded newsprint or extra clothes to fill in spaces

Breakable toys like models or porcelain dolls can be wrapped in extra clothes and packed in wadded newsprint

While the kids are packing, ask them to think about where they'd like things to go in their new rooms

Be sure to drain water from messy materials like squirt guns and seal paints. Pack these items together in a box lined with a plastic bag

Have your kids seal the boxes and write their names or put their favorite stickers on each box. Now you're done!

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